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The Daily Show host Trevor Noah excoriated the media, including CBS Corp. chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, for creating and feeding Donald Trump's controversial run for the presidency.
In a new segment titled "How the F--- We Got Here," Noah slammed the media for creating Trump, targeting CBS chief Moonves for comments he made last month when he said, "The money is rolling in, and this is fun." Added Moonves: "They're not even talking about issues; they're throwing bombs at each other, and I think the advertising reflects that. This is going to be a very good year for us. Sorry, it's a terrible thing to say, but bring it on, Donald."
Clearly unimpressed, Noah wondered why people prefaced things by saying "Sorry, it's a terrible thing to say" when they should stay silent. "Just stop talking, you can end it there," he joked.
Noah's remarks were pointed, as both CBS and Comedy Central owner Viacom are controlled by Sumner Redstone's National Amusements.
